Finding the Third Proportional to 344,972 and 754,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,972 and 754,072 is: 1,648,320.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,972 : 754,072 = 754,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,972/754,072 = 754,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,972x = 754,072 × 754,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,972x = 568,624,581,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,624,581,184/344,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,648,320.97
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